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Dylann Roof Sentencing: Prosecution, Defense Rest

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Prosecutors on Monday rested their case against convicted church shooter Dylann Roof. Roof, who is representing himself, called no witnesses and also rested his case. As family members told stories of found memories and pain Dylann Roof sat in the courtroom starring forward, showing no feeling or remorse. Before the prosecution rested there case the jury heard…

Fixing Roads Legislators Top Priority

Fixing South Carolina's highways again tops legislators' priority list for the session that starts Tuesday

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Fixing South Carolina’s highways again tops legislators’ priority list for the session that starts Tuesday. But roadblocks remain to any plan that increases gas taxes to fund construction. Proposals in the House and Senate would eventually increase the state’s gas tax to 26 cents or 28 cents per gallon. Senators opposed to raising the gas tax have…

Monday Morning Menu

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Good Morning Columbia’s Grace Joyal and Rochelle Dean bring you details on your Monday Morning Menu. Free Fridays at Riverbanks Zoo: Richland and Lexington receive free admission into the park every Friday for the months of January and February, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Guests will need to provide a valid driver’s license, property tax…

40 Young Adults Recognized at Columbia Urban League’s Cotillion

COLUMBIA, SC  (WOLO)–It was a night of honoring academic excellence on Saturday night in the Midlands. The Columbia Urban League hosted it’s 5th annual Project Ready Cotillion at the Brookland Banquet & Conference Center. Forty young ladies and gentlemen who exemplify academic and social achievement were recognized. “The young people call me a cry baby because every year we teach…

Columbia Police Looking For Two Armed Robbery Suspects

COLUMBIA, SC  (WOLO)–Columbia police are looking for two suspects involved in an armed robbery at Dunkin Donuts located in the 3300 block of Devine Street Saturday night. Authorities said no one was injured during the robbery. No arrest have been made at this time, however officers are talking with potential witnesses at the scene. K9 team assisted in the search…

Man in Critical Condition After Early Morning Shooting in West Columbia

  WEST COLUMBIA, SC  ( WOLO)–The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is investigating an early morning shooting in West Columbia that left one man in critical condition. Deputies said the male victim, in his 50’s, was shot inside a home in the 600 block of Sumter Street at 5:00 a.m. Sunday. Evidence was collected from the scene and deputies are conducting…